Peoples of the Old Testament World - Softcover

Hoerth, Alfred J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801021960 ISBN 13: 9780801021961

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group, 1994

Synopsis

The ancient Israelites lived among many nations, and knowing about the people and culture of these nations can enhance understanding of the Old Testament. Peoples of the Old Testament World provides up-to-date descriptions of the people groups who interacted with and influenced ancient Israel.
Detailed accounts by specialists cover each group's origin, history, rulers, architecture, art, religion, and contacts with biblical Israel.

About this title

Product Description:

Peoples of the Old Testament World This book is a superb introduction to major peoples of the biblical world, drawing on recent historical, biblical, and archaeological studies. Full description

About the Author:

Alfred J. Hoerth recently retired as the director of archaeology at Wheaton College, where he taught for almost thirty years.

Gerald L. Mattingly is professor of Bible at Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Edwin M. Yamauchi is professor of history at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0801021960
• ISBN 13: 9780801021961
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400